# NTSB investigations: Continental A&C65 series, TN

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA239.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 24, 2025 · N28DR · Substantial damage
  > On June 24, 2025, about 18:23 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N28DR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dunlap, Tennessee. The commercial pilot was fatally injured and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB ERA25LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA077.md): Wolstenholme Dennis Pietenpol AIR Camper · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2024 · N161DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training in hand-propping procedures.
- [NTSB ERA24LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA032.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Columbia, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2023 · N29868 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an accumulation of carburetor ice, resulting in an off-airport landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA22FA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA391.md): Aeronca 7AC · Jacksboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 29, 2022 · N1478E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA22LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA249.md): Aeronca 7AC · Melrose, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2022 · N1294E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA183.md): Aeronca 7AC · Spring City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N82658 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted the accumulation of carburetor ice and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA15CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA007.md): Aeronca 7AC · Maryville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2014 · N85707 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's failure to maintain a stabilized approach during the final leg of the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident was both pilot's lack of aeronautical decision making.
- [NTSB ERA12CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA430.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Camden, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2012 · N96282 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.
- [NTSB ERA12CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA022.md): Aeronca 0-58A · Westmoreland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2011 · N46513 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA271.md): Champion 7BCM · Kingston, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N1415E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ATL04CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA125.md): Taylorcraft DC-65 · Savannah, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2004 · N39190 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL04CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA095.md): Aeronca 7AC · Carthage, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N2908E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and subsequent collision with water.
- [NTSB MIA01LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA220.md): Piper J-4A · Mosheim, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N27848 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain altitude clearance during a balked landing go-around resulting in the collision with a utility pole, transmission wires, and a ground borne vehicle.
- [NTSB ATL99LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA137.md): Gettis H. Hudson Corban Baby ACE · Pleasant View, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1999 · N24562 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of owner of sod runway to properly maintain the runway, the pilots failure to properly preflight the takeoff area before departure.
- [NTSB MIA96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA119.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Portland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1996 · N2908E · Substantial damage
  > Delay by the pilot-in-command to perform a go-around after the airplane bounced three times during the landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his poor in-flight planning decision…
- [NTSB ATL96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA069.md): Piper J3C-65 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N26046 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the Piper PA-28, N26046, to visually clear the intended taxi course.
- [NTSB ATL93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA029.md): Champion 7AC · Troy, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1992 · N1115E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his failure to attain a proper climb rate, and the inadvertent stalling of the aircraft while attempting to avoid high obstructions (trees). Factors were the rough, uneven runway conditions, the high obstructions,…
- [NTSB ATL85FLT10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FLT10.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mcewen, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 6, 1985 · N83053 · Destroyed
  > The plt stated the acft stalled during a turn at an alt between 200 and 300 ft AGL. Recovery was not accomplished prior to the acft impacting the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL85LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA151.md): Piper J3C-65 · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1985 · N6015H · Substantial damage
  > The plt was giving a 15 yr old passenger a local area flt. While in level flt at about 200 ft AGL, the acft hit an unmarked/guyed antenna tower & crashed. The plt reported that he did not see the tower. Although the tower had been there for many years, it was…
- [NTSB ATL83LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA318.md): Aeronca 7AC · Kenton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1983 · N1094E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that while flying low and slow to observe crops, the aircraft stalled during a turn. The nose was lowered which placed the acft on a heading for a large oak tree. A turn was attempted to avoid the tree; the acft stalled again, struck tree…
- [NTSB ATL83LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA146.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Mountain City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1983 · N29611 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a fence during landing after groundlooping. The pilot stated that during roll-out he experienced a gust of wind on the acft right side. An effort was made by the pilot to control the acft but it left the runway in spite of his efforts…
- [NTSB IAD78FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA006.md): Piper J-3 · Pulaski, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 22, 1977 · N98067 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75DKW15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DKW15.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Pikeville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1975 · N44050 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DKW25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKW25.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1974 · N83053 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DKW21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKW21.md): Luscombe 8A · Morristown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 25, 1973 · N25215 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FKW28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKW28.md): Piper J3C-65 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1972 · N98429 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71DLT17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DLT17.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Millington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1971 · N44281 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71FKW26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FKW26.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Jasper, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1970 · N96789 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71DKW03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DKW03.md): Luscombe 8A · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1970 · N717M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70A0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70A0011.md): Piper J-3 · Lafayette, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 1, 1969 · N70223 · No damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0485.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clarksville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1969 · N84764 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0461.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1969 · N2665E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0443.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mckinnon, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1968 · N82506 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0405.md): Aeronca 7AC · Jacksboro, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1968 · N1648E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0291.md): Luscombe 8A · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1965 · N1137K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0966](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0966.md): Luscombe 8A · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1964 · N1342B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3977](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3977.md): Piper J3C · Jonesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1964 · N6131H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2419.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sharon, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1964 · N1547E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1691](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1691.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clarksville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 10, 1964 · N85411 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0266.md): Luscombe 8A · Woodbury, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 17, 1964 · N1080K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0203.md): Piper J3C · Cleveland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1964 · N87796 · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17003'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17003&state=TN

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